NOLAN MILLER Metallic Paisley Print Cocktail Dress Size 4
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller cocktail dress is composed of an iridescent metallic bronze and purple paisley print fabric with a draped design detail.
NOLAN MILLER Metallic Paisley Print Cocktail Dress Size 4
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller cocktail dress is composed of an iridescent metallic bronze and purple paisley print fabric with a draped design detail.
1970s Nolan Miller Couture Chocolate Brown Silk Chiffon Vintage 70s Midi Dress
By Nolan Miller
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1970s NOLAN MILLER COUTURE chocolate brown silk chiffon long sleeve midi dress !
Nolan Miller Lovely Black Cocktail Dress with Lace and Bow Sleeves
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a lovely Nolan Miller cocktail dress. This dress is composed of a fantastic black supple lace with a subtle metallic attribute.
Nolan Miller Purple and Bronze Iridescent Draped Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This purple and bronze iridescent drape gown is a Nolan Miller design. It has wonderful hues of purple and golds. It features wonderful draping to accentuate the female form. Measur...
Stunning Nolan Miller Cardinal Red Tufted Silk Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Nolan Miller design. The gown is composed of a beautiful cardinal red silk. The vibrant red silk is complimented by the crafted design of the tufted neckline. The ...
Nolan Miller Attributed Custom Evening Gown Ensemble with White Fox Wrap Size S
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller attributed gown with wrap ensemble is composed of a slate blue silk and gold lame. The gown is in excellent condition and features a center back zipper. The large w...
Nolan Miller Cocktail Dress with Sequined Detailing
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage party dress from Nolan Miller dates to the 1970's through early 1980's.
NOLAN MILLER COUTURE Red Ruched Asymmetrical Dress
By Nolan Miller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is this gorgeous Nolan Miller Couture red ruched asymmetrical dress
Nolan Miller Couture Vintage Metallic Strapless Corset Dress Size 14
By Nolan Miller
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Nolan Miller Couture Vintage Metallic Strapless Corset Dress in Hard to Find Sz 14 This is outstanding , I love it.
NOLAN MILLER COUTURE Beads & Rhinestone Taupe Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Description: A stunning faux wrap gown for an evening out. * The attached bolero jacket is beautifully beaded with zippers on each sleeve. * The bodice is lightly boned for a sec...
Nolan Miller Couture Crystal Frosted Gown Circa 1960
By Nolan Miller
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Noln Miller green Gown . Pristine Condition. Apple green color frosted with hand sewn crystals and embelished with caviar beads. . Circa 1960.Pure masterpiece. Size 4 with ...
1990's Nolan Miller Couture Ivory Embroidered Silk Strapless Mermaid Bridal Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A breathtaking Nolan Miller Couture unworn with tags embroidered silk organza sculpted bridal gown dating back to the early 1990's. Nolan Miller was an acclaimed costume designer bes...
Nolan Miller Attributed Black Jersey Embellished Cocktail Dress Size Small
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller attributed dress is composed of a black jersey with embellished shoulders.
Nolan Miller Attributed Camel Wool Cape and Cocktail Dress Size Small
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller attributed ensemble is composed of a camel wool jersey.
Nolan Miller Black Mesh and Floral Applique Cocktail Dress
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a fantastic cocktail dress by Nolan Miller. This beauty features a square neckline, gathers, and ruffled shoulders with bow.
Stunning Nolan Miller Couture Black Velvet Gown With Red Lining
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning Nolan Miller design. This beautiful gown is composed of a lush black velvet and is lined with an eye catching Cardinal red.
Nolan Miller Attributed Black and Gold Lame Ensemble Size Small
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller attributed ensemble is available for viewing at our Beverly Hills Boutique. We offer a large selection of evening gowns and luxury garments. This set is composed...
NOLAN MILLER Black and White Contrast Gown with Drape Detail Size 6
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller gown is composed of black and white silk. The drape detail is accentuated by the striking contrast. The draped design contours the waist in a lovely way. There is ...
NOLAN MILLER Sky Blue Gown with One Shoulder and Floral Applique Size 2 4
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller gown is composed of a sky blue and white combination. The upper bodice features a lace embellished center front and puff sleeve. In great vintage condition with so...
NOLAN MILLER Brown Wool Coat and Skirt Ensemble with Fox Fur Trim Size 4 6
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Nolan Miller set is composed of a brown/oatmeal combination wool and features fox fur trim. The jacket has a center front hook and eye closure. The skirt features a draped desig...
Nolan Miller Velvet Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in New York, NY
Appearing to fall effortlessly this gown is actually built onto a properly fitted under bodice. Fully lined and constructed for the most discerning of Beverly Hills clientele.
1980's Nolan Miller Ecru Wool Embellished Blazer Dress
By Nolan Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1980's Nolan Miller ecru wool embellished blazer dress with silk satin trim.
1980's NOLAN MILLER COUTURE Evening dress
By Nolan Miller
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Excellent condition, 1980's NOLAN MILLER COUTURE evening dress. The dress is made of a beautiful, silky, black satin with, all-over, velvet jacquard rose pattern artwork.
Nolan Miller Flesh Tone Backless Beaded Dress
By Nolan Miller
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
* This dress is simply stunning with a very low back & a split up the front.
* It has built in cups & closes with a zipper in the back.
* The bodice has larger beading ...
Nolan Miller Black + Gold Brocade Gown with Beaded Florals
By Nolan Miller
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Truly beautiful 1980s Nolan Miller black semi-sheer evening gown with gold brocade leaf pattern and beaded florals. AMAZING, amazing piece. Massive draped batwing sleeves with button...
Gladys Knight’s Sequin Embroidered Flame Gown by Nolan Miller
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A phenomenal, one of a kind performance outfit designed by Nolan Miller for R&B super-star Gladys Knight, this asymmetrical caftan is embroidered with iridescent sequins in an ombre ...
Gladys Knight’s Sequin Embroidered Flame Gown by Nolan Miller
By Nolan Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous, flaming sequined asymmetrical gown was designed by Nolan Miller for legendary soul singer Gladys Knight to wear onstage.
Vintage 80's Designer Nolan Miller Lipstick Red Silk Satin Gown
By Nolan Miller
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Has a lovely diagonal pleating at the bust and a draped pleating below the waist with a graduated 21" ruffle that wraps up the body of the dress. Nolan Miller was the premier design...
Nolan Miller Gold lame Gown and Coat with mink trim size 20
By Nolan Miller
Located in New York, NY
Absolutely stunning Nolan Miller gown and over coat. Gold lame with 100% real mink.
Morton Miles Fortuny Pleated Lavender Beaded Accents Chemise Dress size 8
By Morton Myles
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A very chic dress made by American, New York, designer Morton Myles for the Warrens. This beauty has resided in a Palm Springs Fashionistas closet since it was new. A gorgeous spring...
Vintage Linz Line Black Cocktail /Dinner Dress
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage cocktail/ dinner dress by Linz Line. The dress has a scalloped off the shoulder neckline and is fully lined. There is gathering at the waist, a self fabric belt and ce...
S/S 1996 Donna Karan Runway Light Brown Plunging Bodycon Dress Petite
By Donna Karan
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the Spring/Summer 1996 Donna Karan collection, this light brown stretch dress debuted on the season's runway on Georgina Grenville. This form-fitting dress features long sleeves...
Carolina Herrera 1990s Espresso Brown Silk Chiffon Sz 8 Vintage 90s Gown Dress
By Carolina Herrera
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 90s CAROLINA HERRERA chocolate espresso brown silk chiffon evening gown! An elegant late 1990s Carolina Herrera New York evening gown, crafted in rich espresso-bro...
1960's Harry Algo Brown and Cream Satin Gown
By Harry Algo
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Fabulous Harry Algo brown and cream satin shirtwaist style gown from the 1960's. Upper bodice with a silk cream collar and a large brown bow. Woven satin ribbon on bodice creates che...
1960s Helga Vintage Metallic Silk Cocktail Dress
By Helga
Located in Sparks, NV
Absolutely stunning 1960s vintage silk satin cocktail dress by Helga. Metallic brocade paisley design over gray silk animal print. Nipped waist with bow detail. Stunning construction...
Oscar de la Renta Gold Sequin Polka Dot Sleeveless Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta metallic gold sequin fitted sleeveless party dress. The sequins switch direction in spots, forming a polka dot pattern. The perfect holiday dress! Back zip and hook...
Bill Blass Vintage Sheer Black Lace Dress
By Bill Blass
Located in Sparks, NV
Darling vintage sheer black lace dress by Bill Blass. Sweetheart neckline with sheer sleeves and upper back. Rear zip and hook closure. The marked size is a US 6 and the dress fits t...
$794
Size: Recommended Size; Small / U.K. 6
Elegant 2004 Alberta Ferretti Lilac Crepe Silk full length Evening Gown - Dress
By Alberta Ferretti
Located in Sheffield, GB
2004 Alberta Ferretti divine Evening Gown crafted from extremely fine crepe chiffon silk in a lavender - lilac shade featuring a draw tie that can be adjusted under the bust, slightl...
Purple sequin Asymmetrical evening dress HALSTON New
By Halston
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Asymmetrical purple sequin evening dress. Main fabric composition: 100% nylon. Lining composition: 92% polyester, 8% elastane. Invisible zip on the right side + hook&eye. Wrap on t...
MARIA GRACHVOGEL Vintage Mauve Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Maria Grachvogel Vintage 100% pure silk Opalescent purple mauve Pullover The neckline can be pulled taught across, cowl, off one shoulder, etc Size UK 10 Excellent vtg condition, sl...
Richilene Vintage 1970s 70s Brown Silk + Sequin Sheer Maxi Dress/ Gown
By Richilene
Located in Sparks, NV
Gorgeous 1970s brown sequin vintage maxi dress in silk and tulle. Long sheer sleeves with zip closure at the cuffs. Rear zip and hook closure. Partially lined. By Richilene. This ...
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Black Sheer Nylon & Lace Fitted Cocktail Dress
Purple rayon jersey backless draped evening dress with shawl Versace
By Versace
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Purple rayon jersey backless draped evening dress with shawl. Wrap in the front. Body-suit inside in skin-tone tulle .Invisible zip on the right side. Boned. Padded bra. Size of the ...
$1,250Sale Price|21% Off
1960s Fontana Sisters Haute Couture Metallic Cocktail Dress
Located in Studio City, CA
Fontana Sisters haute couture cocktail dress made with metallic thread - the thread has oxidized, giving the dress it's unusual, amazing look. Has panel with rounded edge detail acro...
$1,395
Size: UK 10 (fits UK 6-8/US 2-4)
1970's OSSIE CLARK dark brown chiffon evening dress with empire waist
By Ossie Clark for Radley, Ossie Clark
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Beautiful dark brown chiffon dress by Ossie Clark dating to the early 1970's. The dress has a flattering empire waist and falls into a long, fluid silhouette. A deep V-neckline is ba...
Christian Dior Low Back Silk Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous off white silk dress from Christian Dior 2012 collection. It has a full skirt, waistband and 2 straps crossing the back attaching to the dress with hidden buttons. The dr...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
$1,850
Size: none; comparable to size XS
Will Steinman New Look Pink Blue Strapless Back Bow Ballerina Dress - XS, 1950s
By Will Steinman
Located in Tucson, AZ
Pure spun-sugar perfection, right down to the cotton candy colors. Visible beneath the silver lattice-embroidered top skirt, the ruffled attached petticoat provides volume enough to ...
Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
Early 1980s Bob Mackie Backless Halter Tie Black Satin Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This early 1980s Bob Mackie black satin evening gown features a backless halter tie design, a keyhole neckline, and draped waist detailing. Approximate measurements: Size - removed ...
1990s Michael Casey Silk Ombre Botanical-Patterned Strapless Gown W/ Train
By Michael Casey
Located in Gresham, OR
A lovely 1990s Michael Casey silk ombre botanical-patterned silk chiffon strapless gown with ruching and gathering at bodice. Asymmetrical delicate bronze toned bamboo leaf beaded g...
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
$1,036Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
1990s Bob Mackie Size 10 Black Crepe Sexy 90s Vintage High Slit Evening Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy, yet sophisticated 1990s BOB MACKIE black crepe bodycon evening dress! Features an elegant sweetheart neckline, with satin trim. Figure flattering silhouette that hugs the body ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ethereal One Shoulder Silk Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
Vivienne Westwood Velvet Blouson Jacket
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
Beautiful velvet Vivienne Westwood Jacket. Cut in a stunning velvet that seems to absorb and refract light like oil on water, the piece balances romance and rebellion with signature ...
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Black Lace Gown
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Sharon, CT
Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel Collection Croisière '84. Black floral motif lace Evening Gown with pink satin sash, fully lined.
Roberto Cavalli Vibrant Black Sequin & Beaded Evening Gown F/W 2008 Size 42IT
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - Vibrant black sequin evening gown. Dramatic, colorful and fun best describes this gown. The upper part of the dress is sheer with black sequin overlay. The fit is ...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
Zimmerman Runway Most Coveted Elaboratge Silk Evening Dress Gown New
By Zimmermann
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One of Zimmerman's most stunning runway gowns. Angelic and ethereal silk dress fashioned of light lilac with silver hues. Features elaborate detailing with feminine style harness; ...
With entire museum exhibitions dedicated to examining fashion designers and their creations, we’re finally recognizing that costuming is art. Evening dresses over time have conveyed specific statements about social class, position and beliefs. Fashion is a powerful means of self-expression, and sophisticated vintage evening dresses and gowns by our favorite couturier play no small role in making us feel wonderful but, perhaps more importantly, making us feel like ourselves.
In the 16th century, dresses and gowns were so important that England's Queen Elizabeth I defined rules about what dresses women could wear — guidance included long skirts and fitted bodices. Forward-thinking designers have responded to this history.
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel reimagined traditionally masculine garments for feminine shapes, and her elegant evening dresses and gowns promoted comfort and grace in women’s wear that had been dominated in the previous century by layers of fabric. Christian Dior's gowns celebrated luxury and femininity in the late 1940s — and gave to women the gift of glamour they’d lost in the miserable years of the war. French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent introduced innovative and highly coveted dress designs in the 1960s while at the same time challenging sexist stereotypes about which members of society could wear tuxedos.
Works by unconventional British designer John Galliano — featured in houses like Givenchy and Dior — redefined limits that dressmakers faced in terms of material, construction and vision during the late 20th century. From his embroidered absinthe-green Oscars gown for actress Nicole Kidman to the iconic sleeveless Dior newspaper dress that Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw made famous, Galliano’s intricate and multifaceted work is reliably collectible and newsworthy
Today’s designers target an increasingly broad audience with their boundary-crossing work, and their tendency to play off of each other’s ideas means that every walk down the runway is also a walk through an entire history of fashion design and dress craftsmanship.
Whether you gravitate toward backless maxi dresses or silk charmeuse gowns by Alexander McQueen or embellished, ruffled floral-print designs by Chloe or Versace, there is an extraordinary collection of vintage and designer evening dresses and gowns waiting for you on 1stDibs.